This week, we’re diving deep into the magic behind the magic with award-winning author, historian, and Disney legend Mindy Johnson! 🌟

Mindy has spent her career uncovering the untold stories of the pioneering women who helped shape animation history — from Walt’s Ink & Paint department to the unsung artists who brought Disney classics to life. In this episode, she joins Mike, Ash, and Melanie to talk about her groundbreaking research, what Walt Disney was really like to the women who worked with him, and how creativity and curiosity continue to inspire future storytellers.

Whether you’re a lifelong Disney fan, an animation buff, or just love hearing from people who keep the magic alive, this episode will leave your imagination sparked and your heart full. 💛

This week, we sit down with legendary producer Osnat Shurer, the creative force behind Moana and Raya and the Last Dragon, to explore the art of bringing authenticity and heart to animated storytelling. From her early days at Pixar to building the Oceanic and Southeast Asia Story Trusts at Disney, Osnat shares how collaboration, cultural respect, and courage fuel her creative journey.

We dive into the magic of representation in animation, the challenges of balancing artistry and accuracy, and how stories can connect us across oceans and cultures. 🌺🐉✨

🎧 Join us as we “Share the Magic” with one of animation’s most inspiring voices — and discover why, in Osnat’s words, “great stories don’t just entertain… they heal, they unite, and they matter.”

Step behind the curtain of Disneyland history with this week’s guest, Laurence Boag — son of the legendary Golden Horseshoe performer Wally Boag, and a man who quite literally grew up in the park that Walt built. From sleeping in dressing rooms to steering the Mark Twain Riverboat, Laurence shares what it was like to live, work, and dream inside Disneyland during its earliest years.

In this heartfelt conversation, we explore his father’s incredible legacy, the magic of the Golden Horseshoe Revue, and how the values Walt Disney instilled in the park shaped Laurence’s own journey — from cast member to teacher to storyteller.

✨ It’s nostalgia, history, and heart all rolled into one. Join the Sharing the Magic crew for a rare peek into Disneyland’s past — told by someone who lived it.

On this week's episode we're joined by coach, creator, author, and recently inducted Hall of Fame Podcaster Lou Mongello of WDW Radio!

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On this week's episode we sit down with director, animator, producer, and screenwriter Ron Clements!

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Join us this week as we chat with voice actor Katie Leigh!!!

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On this week's episode we chat with animators Kevin MacLean and Bert Klein!

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On this week's episode we sit down with animator Frans Vischer!

For more on Frans check out his website HERE

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